DeepNines Technologies claims its Sleuth9 Security System stops the latest virus, Mimail, that exploits Microsoft Outlook email systems. The Mimail.c worm clones itself by sending emails to addresses in a compromised machine’s address book.

Windows & .NET Magazine has this article the explains how you can migrate from NT to Windows Server 2003 and Exchange Server 2003 by focusing on storage. Free registration is required to view the entire article.

The Contra Costa Times compares a few of the new mobile phones that feature a thumb-operated keyboard: the Nokia 6800, the Blackberry 7230, the T-Mobile Sidekick and the Hitachi G 1000. The review says that the Nokia 6800 is the best and most affordable email and phone combo. Also, for email, the G1000 uses a pocket version of Microsoft Outlook, which will appeal to users who prefer the desktop version of Outlook.

Interactive Intelligence has released a major upgrade to Communit=E9r, its =20 unified communications software. The new release, version 2.2.2, adds=20 support for Sun ONE (formerly iPlanet) Message Server and IBM Lotus=20 Notes/Domino. The new release also includes upgrades for support of=20 Microsoft Exchange Server, including Exchange Server 2003.

salesforce.com announced that AMD has signed a three-year contract to standardize 800 global subscribers on salesforce.com’s Winter ’04 release. With salesforce.com’s sforce 2.0 on-demand application server, AMD will be able to customize and extend the salesforce.com application. Integration with Microsoft Outlook ensures the AMD sales team can communicate with customers via email while capturing all of the pertinent data in salesforce.com.

This week computer viruses celebrate 20 years of causing trouble and strife to all types of computer users. According to BBC News, U.S. student Fred Cohen was behind the first documented virus that was created as an experiment in computer security. Now there are almost 60,000 viruses in existence and they have gone from being a nuisance to a permanent menace.

iambic unveiled Agendus for Symbian OS, UIQ Edition. Now, users of Sony Ericsson P800 and P900 smartphones have access to contact management and scheduling capabilities. Agendus for Symbian OS, UIQ Edition also integrates with iambic’s Agendus for Windows, allowing users of Microsoft Windows and handheld devices to experience a contact management, scheduling, and To Do list application that enhances Microsoft Outlook.

StorageTek announced that it is broadening the StorageTek Email Xcelerator series of solutions with the addition of an email archiving software from IXOS. Through its Email Xcelerator Series, StorageTek allows companies to manage the email lifecycle by migrating data to less expensive media and by providing additional tools that support compliance and audit requirements. These solutions integrate into Microsoft Exchange or Lotus Notes environments.

GFI is launching a freeware version of GFI FAXmaker for Networks/SMTP 11 that enables users to send and receive SMS/text messages from their email application. This allows them to easily contact business colleagues and associates who are on the road or away from their desk.

Aligo unveiled Omni Mobile Platform, a mobile platform that combines a Java-based back-end with a flexible development environment that supports Microsoft .NET and J2ME standards. Aligo’s pre-built applications have also been migrated to Omni Mobile Platform for seamless integration with the platform. Mobile Access provides instant access to groupware for users of Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, IMAP, and Sun ONE Messaging and Calendar Servers.